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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Failure to follow safe operating pr actices can result in serious
operator inj ury or even death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep all shields, guar ds, and safety devices (especially the grass
discharge system) in place and in pr oper working condition.
♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving part s to stop. Remove spark
plug wire(s) or r em ove k ey before adjusting , ser vicing , or
perf or m ing maintenance.
♦ If m ower deck becomes clogged, st op engine and wait for all
moving parts t o st op. Remove spark plug wire(s) or r em ove k ey
befor e cleaning blockage.
♦ Keep hands, f eet , and clothing away from power driven parts .
♦ Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided.
♦ Keep others off mower.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-t er m exposure to
vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Failure to use caution m ay cause serious injury or illness.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
♦ Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening .
♦ Keep away fr om eyes and sk in.
♦ Never siphon by mouth.
IMPORTANT
When the m ower is used or oper at ed on any California for est, brush or g r ass covered land, a work ing
spark ar r est er must be attached to t he muffler. If not, the operat or is violating state law, Section 4442
Public Resource Code. T o acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Eng ine Service Dealer.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES- 002
Ce système d’allumage par ètincelle de vèhicule est confor m e à la nor me NMB-002 du Canada
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual i s supplied for information regarding The U.S.
Environmental Protecti on Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulati on of
emission systems, maintenance and warranty.
Keep this engine O wner’s M anual with your uni t . Should this engine Owner’s M anual become
damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine
manufacturer.